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As part of our continued efforts to improve the IRB application and review process, we have developed new ICF templates that address the issues identified by you, our researchers:
Different templates have been created for different types of studies (SBER, Biomed, etc.)
- Guidance language has been added to each template to reduce confusion about which template to use, as well as how to complete sections
- The Key Information section has been simplified
- An Assent Template has been created, with guidance included to identify applicable populations
- All language utilized is at the 8th grade reading level, and has been improved to promote clarity of instructions
- The template has been shortened and simplified to facilitate completion
- All signatures have been moved to the end of the document